Companions

Spacing

Sow and Plant

Set out a purchased plant in late spring. The best strain, called French tarragon, is propagated exclusively by rooting cuttings. At maturity, tarragon will need a 3-foot (90 cm) square space.
Our Garden Planner can produce a personalized calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area.

Notes

Tarragon covers itself with yellow-orange blossoms in late summer.

Harvesting

Gather stem tips as you need them in the kitchen. Tarragon can be dried, or you can use fresh tarragon to make flavored vinegars.